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MUSIC (MU)MU-101 Music Experiences 1 (2 credits)This course offers the student an integrated approach to understandingmusic through singing, listening, playing instruments, reading notes,and creating music. Emphasis is on making and enjoying music byunderstanding the basic concepts of melody, rhythm, harmony, form,and expressive elements. She learns the basics of autoharp, sopranorecorder, resonator bells, piano, small percussion instruments, and vocalproduction.Prerequisite(s): HUM-150 completed. FA-110 or LA-230 completed.

MU-102 Understanding Music Fundamentals (2 credits)The student explores the basic concepts of music by listening and byanalysis, creation, and simple performances of musical examples.

MU-125 Music & Wellness Workshops (1 credit)A range of topics related to music and wellness are the subject of this 1-credit workshop. Open to non-music majors.Prerequisite(s): Open to all students.

MU-129 Acappella Vocal Group (1 credit)A Cappella involves creating modern commercial music only with voices,including vocal percussion/beatboxing instead of traditional drums. Thiscourse requires students to have strong intonation and rhythm skills, awillingness to experiment vocally across genres, and an ability to workwell in a team.Prerequisite(s): Music Major or audition for non-music majors Otherinformation: Auditions will be held the first week of class to remainregistered in the class

MU-130 Alverno College Choir (1 credit)The Women's Choir offers students from all areas of study an opportunityto learn and perform choral music for women's voices. The chorusperforms one concert each semester as well as performing at variouslocal and college functions. (Non-music majors welcome)Prerequisite(s): Open to all students; basic ability to match pitch required.Success of the choir as a whole require that you make a commitment tobe in this course for the entire semester and attend all class sessions.

MU-131 Alverno Chamber Music Ensemble (1 credit)An elite chamber music ensemble dedicated to learning and performingearly music, in addition to chamber music that is appropriate for ourensemble. A primarily vocal ensemble, although not necessarily exclusiveto singers. Prerequisite: Audition or consent of instructor, Molly Pufall(molly.pufall@alverno.edu)Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Audition or consent of instructor. A full yearcommitment is strongly encouraged.

MU-133 Instrumental Ensemble: Strings (1 credit)This course provides small ensemble experience for all string players.The student learns, practices and performs a wide variety of repertoire atboth on- and off-campus events.Prerequisite(s): Ability to read & play written music for violin, viola or cello.Students should be comfortable playing in the first three positions on allfour strings and be able to play two octave scales in those positions.

MU-134 Guitar Ensemble (1 credit)Students will play duos, trios and jazz pieces from written notation andlead sheets, learning to coordinate guitar techniques with other playersand how to arrange ensemble pieces.Prerequisite(s): Other information: Music major, declared minor orpermission of Instructor. Meeting time scheduled by Instructor emailingstudents. Experience reading music notation for guitar & playing a varietyof chords. Permission of Instructor required for non-majors.

MU-135 Instrumental Chamber Ensembles (1 credit)Music meant to be played by a small ensemble of like instruments,directed by a Music faculty member specializing in that instrument.

MU-136 Jazz/Pop Ensemble (1 credit)An elite chamber music ensemble dedicated to learning and performingEarly music, in addition to chamber music that is appropriate for ourensemble. A primarily vocal ensemble, although not necessarily exclusiveto singers. Prerequisite: Audition or consent of instructor, Molly Pufall(molly.pufall@alverno.edu)Prerequisite(s): Music major or permission of instructor. Arrange andperform music for small combo (winds, guitar, bass, drums and singers).

MU-137 Flute Choir (1 credit)Flute ChoirPrerequisite(s): Music Major or permission from department. Instructorschedules meeting times with students. Experience reading music forflute. Permission of instructor for non-music majors or supports.

MU-138 Instrumental Ensemble: Winds (1 credit)This course provides small-ensemble experience for all wind players. Thestudent learns, practices, and performs a wide variety of repertoire atboth on- and off-campus events. (Nonmajors welcome)Prerequisite(s): Ability to play wind instrument. Contact Music Dept Chairfor further information.

MU-139 Collaborative Piano (1 credit)This class focuses on the technique and art of collaborative piano-playing, which will take form through accompanying a major project orensemble or playing with other pianists in an ensemble setting. Studentmust be a piano major to be eligible for the class or receive approval fromLaRita Craft to enroll.Prerequisite(s): Must be a Piano major with approval from instructor toenroll.

MU-157 Theory 1 (3 credits)

MU-157L Theory 1 Lab (1 credit)

MU-158 Theory II (3 credits)Offered Fall Term only. The student solidifies her understanding and skillslearned in MU 151 and expands her ability to identify basic elementsby seeing them in various contexts, such as tonal function, stylistictraits, or formal patterns. She continues using the multiactivity approachinitiated in MU 151. Melodic and rhythmic content include one-andtwo-part exercises in major, minor, and church modes. The harmoniccontent includes choral style, using primary and secondary triads,dominant seventh chords, and simple modulatory processes. The studentreinforces and demonstrates her understanding of musical elements andprocedures through practical application of the keyboard. The Kodalyconcept of solfege is continued.Prerequisite(s): MU 151 or MU-157 completed. Take MU-158Lconcurrently.

MU-158L Theory II Lab (1 credit)Take concurrent with MU-158Prerequisite(s): Take concurrent with MU-158.

MU-210 Improvisational Music (2 credits)Music and Culture SeriesPrerequisite(s): FA-110 Series or LA-230 completed; HUM-150 Seriescompleted; CM-125 completed. Preference given to students req to takethis course if enrollment exceeds limit.

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MU-216 Music Culture: Latin America (2 credits)Music in Caribbean and Latin American countries features a blendingof Spanish, West African, Indian, and European traditions. The studentlistens to music examples and analyzes them for cultural influences. Shereads about music styles in Mexico, Trinidad, Jamaica, Cuba, Puerto Rico,and Brazil and examines Hispanic music in the United States.Prerequisite(s): FA-110 & HUM-150 completed. CM-125 completed.Preference given to students required to take this course if enrollmentexceeds limit.

MU-250 Musical Theatre:on Stage & Screen (4 credits)In this studio-and-discussion class, students will study the most populartheatrical genre of the 20th and 21st Centuries--the musical. By analyzingscripts, libretti, scores and production practices, the students will explorethe musical's evolution in terms of form and content. Using performance-based analytic frameworks, the students will investigate the relationshipamong spoken text, music, movement and visual production practices.Through cultural and historical analysis, students will explore how themusical reflects or envisions political, economic, and social realities. Thestudents will also analyze how the medium of film has influenced themusical's development. These multi-dimensional analyses will assiststudents in making creative physical, vocal and music choices to presentscenes from musicals in class.Prerequisite(s): FA-110 & HUM-150 completed; CM-125 completed.Preference given to students required to take this course if enrollmentexceeds limit.

MU-257 Theory III (3 credits)Prerequisite(s): MU 152 or MU-158 completed

MU-257L Theory III Lab (1 credit)Prerequisite(s): Concurrent registration with MU-257

MU-258 Theory IV (3 credits)The student refines her skills of analysis in the study of increasinglycomplex forms. She sharpens her analytical skills by identifying theorganizing principle(s) of an entire composition, showing how all partsinterrelate to create the whole. She begins to study more closely therelation of structure and style, examining works from several frameworks.The Kodaly concept of solfege is continued.Prerequisite(s): MU 241 or MU-257 completed.

MU-261 Origins of Music/Many Cultures (3 credits)Course Offered Fall Term only. In this first of two period courses, thestudent is introduced to music within a historical perspective. Shelearns how to explore the interrelationships of music events, muscialstyles, forms and genres, and contemporaneous social conditions.Representative works of early Western music through Baroque arestudied along with selected world music. The 3-credit course includes alab.Prerequisite(s): FA-110 Series or LA-230 completed; HUM-150 Seriescompleted; CM-125 completed. Other information Music backgroundhelpful, involves analysis of classical music. Non-music majors takesection 01 (2cr); Music majors take section 02 (3 cr) plus 1 hr.

MU-262 Favorite Classical Music (2 credits)Offered Spring Term only. The student continues to examine musicwithin its historical setting. The music studied is from the Classical andRomantic periods; music from the 20th century is introduced. The 3-credit course includes a lab.Prerequisite(s): FA-110 series courses, HUM-150 series course & CM-125completed. Preference given to students req to take this course ifenrollment exceeds limit. For Music Majors: MU-261 completed. Sect 2 isfor Music Majors only. Additional information: Experience with classicalmusic required to enter class. Non-music majors must get permission ofinstructor. Offered Spring Term only.

MU-276 Music Technology (2 credits)The student is introduced to the MIDI-based (Musical Instrument DigitalInterface) electronic music studio. She has hands-on experience withmusic software and hardware, analyzing operating principles throughcourse readings and discussion. Hardware used includes synthesizers,samplers, computers, mixers, and digital audio recorders. Softwareapplications include music notation, sequencing, digital audio processing,and music education. The 3-credit course includes a lab.Prerequisite(s): FA-110 Series or LA-230 completed; HUM-150 Seriescompleted; CM-125 completed. Preference given to students req to takethis course if enrollment exceeds limit.

MU-297 Independent Study (1 credit)Under the approval and direction of a faculty member, independent studyis available to students.

MU-310 Rock & Roll History (2 credits)Rock & roll has been the mainstream popular music of America since the1950's. In this course, the student examines parallels between popularmusic styles and American society from the 1950s through the present.She analyzes the music of major performers for its artistic quality anddiscusses values issues related to Western popular music.Prerequisite(s): One Communication Level 3 ICM completed; one coursein HFA-210 elective completed. Preference given to students required totake this course if enrollment exceeds limit.

MU-372 Contemporary Music (2-3 credits)Offered Spring Term only. This course begins with composers activein the early part of the 20th century, such as Debussy, Schoenberg,and Stravinsky, and progresses in a chronological fashion to surveycontemporary composers, such as Berio, Crumb, Reich, and Glass. Majorstylistic trends - their origins and compositional techniques as well asstructural and harmonic analysis - enable the student to gain greaterinsights into the music of the last century. The 3-credit course includes alab.Prerequisite(s): One Communication Level 3 ICM completed; one course inHFA-210 elective completed. MU-261 or MU-262-completed. Preferencegiven to students required to take this course if enrollment exceeds limit.Non-Music majors must get permission of instructor to enter class. Sect2 is for Music Majors only. Lab time is Tuesday 11:10-12 noon. OfferedSpring Term only.

MU-382 Music Across Cultures: Milwaukee (2 credits)Offered Spring term only. The diversity of cultural groups in a city likeMilwaukee is reflected by the many distinct music styles that coexist init. The student examines ethnic, popular, and classical genres of musicand their meaning for different groups in the city, and she completes anin-depth field study of one thriving music tradition.Prerequisite(s): One Communication Level 3 ICM completed; one coursein HFA-210 elective completed. Preference given to students required totake this course if enrollment exceeds limit. Section 02: meets for 1 creditlab tba.

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MU-397 Independent Study (1 credit)Independent Study

MU-399 Formal Introduction to Advanced Work (0 credits)The Advanced-Level Event marks a significant accomplishment for eachstudent as she proceeds into the work of her major department. When adepartment determines that a student is ready for advanced work withina discipline, the student is invited to participate in a ceremony that isboth a celebration and an explanation of future requirements of the majorand support areas. She registers for this experience at a point determinedby her major department: for most majors the registration is connectedto the taking of a particular course. Students and faculty gather for anafternoon during Mid-semester Assessment Days. Following a generalprogram, students meet in departmental sessions with their faculty todiscuss advanced outcomes, department courses, advising procedures,and so on.Prerequisite(s): MU 241 or MU-257 completed.

MU-483 Advanced Internship Seminar (2 credits)Based on her personal, academic, and professional goals and interests,the student does individual fieldwork at a job setting related to her major.An on-campus interdisciplinary seminar accompanies the internship,and helps her develop her professional abilities and effectively transferclassroom skills to the working world.Prerequisite(s): Departmental consent, confer with advisor. ContactInternship Office for details and placement assistance.

MU-490 Seminar:Collaboration in Performance (2 credits)Offered Spring Term only. This course is an examination of major dance/theater/music works and performance art that have employed thecollaborative process. The student considers the historical and culturalcontexts of such works and explores the unique vision presented byeach. This course also provides a format for the development of originalcollaborations by class members.Prerequisite(s): Offered Spring Term only

MU-493 Form & Analysis (2 credits)Prerequisite(s): MU-257 completed

MU-494 Songwriting & Arranging (1 credit)Prerequisite(s): MU-257 completed.

MU-495 Applied Music Culmination Project (0 credits)This culmination program is required of all bachelor of music majors. Thestudent is given the opportunity to demonstrate her music performanceat an advanced level.Prerequisite(s): Consent of applied instructor. Six prior semesters of MUAlessons required.

MU-497 Independent Study (2 credits)Under the approval and direction of a faculty member, independent studyis available to students.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.